Appendix B
Tue Nyrsvertes of Euurs
Ist. The Neophyte is supposed to have read, studied and widerstood the
meanings and mysteries revealed and set forth in the paper known as
“The Asiatic Mystery: being the first Rosicrucian Manifesto to the
World!” If not then such is his first obligation and bounden duty.
2nd. He will also understand that the term “Rosicrucian” does not
mean the whole Brotherhood of Eulis, but means only those who have
taken the first primary lessons in the stupendous system of Eulis, and
is but a mere passing name wherewith the true Brethren amuse, and at
the same time mystify the world; for we hold it as a cardinal principle
that it will not do to “cast pearls before swine lest they turn and rend
you after trampling pearls under their foul feet, which they have neither
soul to appreciate or brains to comprehend.” Therefore caution is our
canon—observe it carefully.
3rd. It is equally essential that the neophyte study well; and thor-
oughly master, if not the enfire meaning, then at least the Drift of the
“Ansairetic Mystery.”
4th. The genius of cuts, its spirit and meaning, its dicta and principle
is that each Brother comprises the whole Order in himself; and acts for
himself toward himself and all others, its aim being not a society of
secret Brethren endowing him with powers to initiate whom he deems
competent and worthy but never giving him the Password till he has
proved himself both competent and worthy, to which end it is in order
fo try fim by all kind of ordeals and trusts, unknown to him, when,
where, how or for what purpose tried; for it is the experience of all
“true” brethren that many are called, while only few are chosen. Each
Brother of Eulis is at liberty to establish lodges to suit himself, with such
passwords as the lodge may adopt from time to time; but the gates of
all lodges fly apen when (he Masrre word is spoken, no matter when,
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